Before Us by Ann Jewel E

Author:Ann, Jewel E.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

Zach

Rules.

Protocol.

Guidelines.

I need something.

Minimal thought was involved in my decision to request this flight to Sydney. After months of following Emersyn’s posts on social media, I needed to see her. Really see her.

Why? Well, I’m still trying to figure that out.

Now I’ve seen her. Now I know how her lips feel against mine. That’s not why I came here. I feel like I need to apologize to Suzanne. It’s stupid, but feelings are exempt from any sort of reason or justification.

Emersyn had too much wine.

She said some crazy shit.

I was tired.

She was confused.

Period.

It doesn’t have to be awkward. Maybe I requested this flight because being close to Emersyn makes me feel close to Suzanne. But I don’t think that’s it. I took this flight for the same reason Suzanne couldn’t get enough of Emersyn—she doesn’t look at me like a guy who lost his wife.

Emersyn didn’t look at Suzanne like a woman dying from cancer.

I didn’t fully understand the importance of that feeling until now.

So … have I flown to the other side of the earth to feel alive again? It’s looking like the most honest explanation.

After I get out of the shower, there’s a text from Emersyn.

I can’t make it to brunch. Leah has a tour scheduled. Happy birthday. Safe flight home.

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